At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.
This role is paid on an hourly basis with a range of $29.00 - $35.00 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The expected approximate annualized compensation range is $60,320 - $72,800.
Why Professionals Choose Core States Group
Here’s what you can expect:
- VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
- COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
- HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
- VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
- FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.
Summary of the Role
The Electrical CAD Technician supports the preparation of electrical drawings and construction documents for Core States Energy projects, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Working under the direction of Electrical Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers, this position converts engineering markups, sketches, and design information into clear, accurate, and coordinated AutoCAD drawing packages. Projects may also include electric vehicle (EV) charging, battery energy storage, and other distributed generation systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with Core States, client, and project CAD standards.
- Develop drawing sheets from engineer-provided calculations, equipment information, sketches, redlines, and written direction. Drawing types may include electrical site plans, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, conduit and wiring plans, grounding details, schedules, and installation details.
- Support solar PV drawing production, including array and inverter layouts, DC and AC routing, equipment identification, and interconnection details, using design information provided by the engineering team.
- Set up and maintain drawing files, title blocks, sheet numbering, layers, external references, blocks, dimensions, annotations, and plot settings.
- Incorporate approved comments from internal quality reviews, clients, utilities, permitting authorities, and construction teams. Identify unclear or conflicting direction and obtain clarification before making changes.
- Coordinate electrical drawings with civil, structural, architectural, and other discipline backgrounds to identify routing, equipment location, clearance, and drawing consistency conflicts for engineering review.
- Check drawings for completeness, legibility, accurate references, consistent equipment tags, and agreement between plans, diagrams, schedules, and details before review or issuance.
- Assist in assembling permit, utility interconnection, and construction drawing packages, including sheet indexes, revision tracking, PDF production, and document organization.
- Update record drawings from verified field information and approved construction redlines under the direction of the project team.
- Manage assigned drafting tasks, communicate progress and missing information, and support project schedules and production budgets.
- Help maintain CAD templates, standard details, and drawing libraries; contribute practical improvements to drafting consistency and efficiency.
- Assist with documenting existing conditions and incorporating site survey information, when assigned, under the direction of the project team.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:
- High school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree, technical school certificate, or coursework in CAD, drafting, electrical technology, or a related discipline is preferred, but not required.
- A bachelor's degree is not required. Relevant drafting experience and demonstrated CAD proficiency may be gained through employment, technical training, apprenticeships, or a combination of these paths.
- Demonstrated experience producing and revising technical drawings in AutoCAD. Electrical construction document experience is preferred.
- Solar PV drafting experience is preferred, but not required. Experience with EV charging, battery energy storage, power distribution, or other distributed generation projects is also helpful.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, including external references, layers, blocks, layouts, viewports, annotation scales, and plotting.
- Ability to interpret engineering markups, electrical symbols, equipment information, and construction drawing conventions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform drawing self-checks, maintain organized files, and follow established standards.
- Clear communication, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Working knowledge of PDF markup software such as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office applications is preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment, solar PV components, and NEC terminology is preferred. Ability and willingness to learn project-specific electrical and solar drafting requirements are important.
Work Location This is a hybrid position that can be based out of our Ontario, CA; Tampa, FL; or Somerville, NJ offices.
Company Overview Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.
A Note to Candidates Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. This position will remain open until it is filled.
